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Haul for One
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was a great experience! I was able to get a quote through texting photos. Communication was great throughout the project. After they were done they sent me photos and the area that was cleaned up looks awesome! They did a wonderful job."
Hauling Project
Hauling Project
Hauling Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+24

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Groundhog Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Richard and his son Nicholas moved a 400# Boulder from our former house to our present location. We received a call quickly from him and a quote the next day. He was extremely professonal and prompt and did the job to our satisfaction. Highly recommend"
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Mulryan Excavating, LLC
Mulryan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We recently hired Mulryan Excavating to regrade and slope out back yard. We were unable to mow and maintain the yard because it was nothing but big ruts and overgrown brush. They came with their equipment and completely regraded everything and made it manageable."
Back yard restoration
Pond restoration
Pond restoration
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Miller Land Management
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a drainage issue in an area that was seeping in to our pole barn, which is a small and narrow area. Mitchell came and advised us on a solution which included grading a two vehicle parking area as well as the area beside the barn. Mitchell was very accommodating with working within our budget. He was so very friendly and professional the whole job. We are very satisfied with the outcome of his services. Would definately hire him again and guarantee you will not be disappointed when hire him for your project. Thank you Mitchell."
SMITH PROJECT
SMITH PROJECT
WOOLLEN DRIVE
WOOLLEN DRIVE
PARKING PAD PREP

+18

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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